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October Issue: Full Circles-Becoming The Father He Needed-From a “Hole In My Soul” to Fatherhood, Advocacy, and Purpose

October 2026 Issue In this month’s issue of Ujima Magazine, we feature Kenneth D. Thompson Sr. and his new book, Full Circles: The Circles of Life Navigated to Become the Father I Wish I Had. Thompson shares his journey, the experiences that shaped him, and how life brought him full circle as a father and a man. Throughout the issue, readers will also find personal … Continue reading October Issue: Full Circles-Becoming The Father He Needed-From a “Hole In My Soul” to Fatherhood, Advocacy, and Purpose

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Ujima September Newsletter

The Sunflower Tribe 🌻 Stories from Ujima Magazine Damita’s Viewpoint Ujima is Still Here. Still Learning. Still Telling Stories. “Growth doesn’t always look like you thought it would. Sometimes growth simply means you’re still here, still learning, still telling the story.” As Ujima celebrates 18 years, growth isn’t always about becoming bigger or doing more. Sometimes it’s looking back and realizing we kept going.  Ujima … Continue reading Ujima September Newsletter

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New Book: Full Circles: The Circles of Life Navigated to Become the Father I Wish I Had

Author-Kenneth Thompson, Sr. When Mr. Thompson shared his new book was being released on August 3 and shared the cover, I reached out and asked if he would share his new book with our Ujima readers. I wanted to share the book because as a community, many young black men grow up without a father in their life. Thompson books speaks to that and his … Continue reading New Book: Full Circles: The Circles of Life Navigated to Become the Father I Wish I Had

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She Speaks Wellness: Using Technology without Losing Yourself

Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributing Writer “Technology can connect us—but it should never disconnect us from ourselves.“ In this month’s She Speaks Wellness, Minister Sonya Hosey discusses the importance of protecting our emotional health while navigating today’s ever-changing digital world. From AI to social media, technology continues to shape how we work, communicate, and care for ourselves. But true wellness means learning to use these tools … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: Using Technology without Losing Yourself